Ribblesdale School

URN: 119716 • Clitheroe BB7 1EJ

Overview

Name
Ribblesdale School
URN
119716
Type
Community school
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
78.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anne-Marie Horrocks (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01200422563
Website
Visit
Address
Queens Road, Clitheroe BB7 1EJ

Summary

Ribblesdale School is a mixed community school located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, catering to 1,410 pupils across all age groups. The school is committed to fostering a challenging and nurturing environment that promotes social, moral, intellectual, and personal development. Ribblesdale aims to equip students with the skills and resilience necessary for success in adult life, encouraging a love of learning and celebrating individual achievements.

The school places a strong emphasis on Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) education, integrating British Values such as democracy, tolerance, and respect into its curriculum. Through various activities, assemblies, and PSHE lessons, students are encouraged to develop a robust moral compass and an understanding of their role in society, preparing them to be well-rounded individuals.

Ribblesdale School also prioritises support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Learning Support Department, staffed by a dedicated team, works closely with teachers and parents to address individual educational needs, ensuring that all pupils receive the targeted assistance required for their success.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1635
Pupils
1410
Boys
703
Girls
707
FSM %
15.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1410 703 707 1635 15.70
2024-09-11 1396 719 677 1635 14.90
2023-09-11 1371 718 653 1635 12.20
2022-09-11 1371 718 653 1425 12.20
2021-09-11 1336 722 614 1425 11.20
2020-09-11 1291 697 594 1275 9.80

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